keystrip

Definitions

1. A physical overlay for a computer keyboard, indicating the functions of certain keys within a particular software package.
2. A row of pushbuttons.
3. The strip of wood immediately below and in front of the keys of a piano.
4. A long thin piece of material that serves to operate a lock.

Examples

“A keystrip, summarising the uses of the red keys, completes the package.”

“Figure⟳ 47 illustrates a type⟳ KS-1 keystrip and figure⟳ 48 shows a type⟳ KS-2 keystrip. Flat-nose pliers or a similar tool can be made to make⟳ the adjustments to the keystrips.”

“The wiring to each pushbutton of a keystrip is accomplished by a color-coded plug-socket arrangement.”

“Some time ago the author of this article had the privilege of examinging the keystrip of a piano, sent in by one of the piano companies, which showed a peculiar condition of chipping of the varnish, after the piano had been in service for some time.”

“Control⟳ panel can either clip onto the keystrip of your piano or be held by the carrying case of the unit.”

“Convertible case acts as both carrying case and stand⟳ for controls (when not clipped to keystrip).”

“He froze a moment there, keystrip already against the contact⟳ plate, hesitant to go on.”

“You'll need⟳ your keystrip to reenter.”

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